Amaui vs Abyssinian Thrush

Myadestes woahensis compared with Turdus abyssinicus

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribute Amaui Abyssinian Thrush
Scientific Name Myadestes woahensis Turdus abyssinicus
Order Passeriformes Passeriformes
Family Turdidae Turdidae
Conservation Status Extinct Least Concern
Length — —
Wingspan — 21.4 cm (8.4 in)
Weight — 68.0 g (2.40 oz)
Diet -- --
Clutch Size -- 1-4
Population Trend — —

Habitat Comparison

Shared Habitats

Amaui only

None

Abyssinian Thrush only

None

Conservation Status

Extinct

Amaui

Least Concern

Abyssinian Thrush

About These Birds

Amaui

The Amaui was a thrush endemic to Oahu, Hawaii, now extinct. It belonged to the family Turdidae and was lost due to habitat destruction and introduced predators, leaving no living representatives of its lineage on the island.

Abyssinian Thrush

The Abyssinian Thrush weighs about 68g and is resident in highland forests of East Africa. It forages on the ground for earthworms and invertebrates in forest clearings.

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